Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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