Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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