Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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