Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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