Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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