Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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