Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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