Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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