Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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