Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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