Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes 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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