Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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