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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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