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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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