Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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