Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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