Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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