Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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