Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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