Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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