Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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