Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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