Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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