Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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