Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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