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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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