Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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