Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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