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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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