Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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