Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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