Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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