Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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