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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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