Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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