Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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