Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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