Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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