Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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