Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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