Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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