Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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