Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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