Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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