Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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