Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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