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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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