Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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