Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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