Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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