Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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