Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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