Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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