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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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