Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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