Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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