Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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