Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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