Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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