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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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