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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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