Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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