Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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