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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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