Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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