Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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