Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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