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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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