Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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