Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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