Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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