Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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