Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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