Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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