Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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