Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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