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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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