Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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