Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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