Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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