Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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