Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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