Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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