Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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