Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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