Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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