Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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