Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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