Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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