Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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