Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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