Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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