Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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