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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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