Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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