Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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