Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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