Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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