Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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