Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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