Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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