Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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