Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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