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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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