Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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