Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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