Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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