Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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