Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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