Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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