Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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