Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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