Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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