Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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