Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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