Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free 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 now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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