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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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