Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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