Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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