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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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