Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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