Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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