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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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