Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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