Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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