Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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