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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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