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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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