Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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