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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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