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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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