Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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