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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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