Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important 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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