Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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