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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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