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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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