Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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