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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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