Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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