Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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