Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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