Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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