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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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