Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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