Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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