Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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