Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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