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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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