Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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