Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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