Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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