Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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