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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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