Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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