Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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