Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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