Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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