Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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