Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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