Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions 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 student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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