Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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