Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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