Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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