Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major 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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