Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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