Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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