Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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