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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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