Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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