Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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