Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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