Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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