Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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