Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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