Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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