Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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