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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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