Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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