Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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