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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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