Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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