Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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