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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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