Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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