Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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