Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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