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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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