Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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