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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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