Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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