Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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