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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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