Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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