Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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