Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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