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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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