Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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