Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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