Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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