Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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