Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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