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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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