Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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