Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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