Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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