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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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