Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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