Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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