Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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