Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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