Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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