Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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