Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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