Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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