Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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