Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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