Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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