Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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