Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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