Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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