Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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