Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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