Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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