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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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