Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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