Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the 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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