Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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