Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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