Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants 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 MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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