Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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