Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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