Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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