Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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