Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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