Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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