Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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