Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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