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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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