Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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