Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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