Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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