Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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