Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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