Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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