Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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