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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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