Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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