Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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