Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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