Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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