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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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