Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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