Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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