Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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