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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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