Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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