Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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