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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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