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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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