Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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