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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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