Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily 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 several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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