Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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