Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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