Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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