Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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