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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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