Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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