Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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