Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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