Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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