Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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