Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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