Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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