Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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