Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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