Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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