Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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