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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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