Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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