Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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