Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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