Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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