Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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