Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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