Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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