Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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