Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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