Learn more about the engaging 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). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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