Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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