Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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