Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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