Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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