Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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