Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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