Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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