Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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