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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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