Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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