Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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