Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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