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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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