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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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