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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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