Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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