Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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