Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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