Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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