Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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