Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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