Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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