Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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