Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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