Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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