Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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