Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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