Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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