Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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