Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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