Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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