Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are 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 institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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