Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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