Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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