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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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