Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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