Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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