Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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