Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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