Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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