Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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