Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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