Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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