Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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