Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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