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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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