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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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