Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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