Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses 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 online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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