Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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