Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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