Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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