Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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