Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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