Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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