Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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