Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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