Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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