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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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