Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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