Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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