Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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