Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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