Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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