Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This 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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