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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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