Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually 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 a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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