Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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