Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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