Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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