Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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