Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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