Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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