Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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