Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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