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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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