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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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