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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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