Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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