Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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