Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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