Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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