Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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