Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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