Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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