Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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