Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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