Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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