Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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