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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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