Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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