Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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