Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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