Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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