Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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