Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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