Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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