Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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