Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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