Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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