Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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