Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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