Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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