Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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