Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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