Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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