Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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