Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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