Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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