Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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