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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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