Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically 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 lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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