Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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