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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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