Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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