Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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