Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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