Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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