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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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