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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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