Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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