Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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