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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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