Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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