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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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