Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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