Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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