Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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