Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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