Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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