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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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