Find out more about the fascinating 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 (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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