Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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