Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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