Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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