Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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