Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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