Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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