Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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