Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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