Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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