Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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