Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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