Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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