Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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