Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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