Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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