Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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