Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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