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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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