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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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