Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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