Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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