Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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