Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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