Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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