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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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