Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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