Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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