Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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