Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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