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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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