Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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