Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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