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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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