Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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