Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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