Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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