Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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