Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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