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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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