Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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