Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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