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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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