Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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