Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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