Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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