Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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