Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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