Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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