Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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