Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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