Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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