Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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