Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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