Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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