Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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