Learn more about the informative 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 (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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