Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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