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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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