Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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