Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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