Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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