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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for 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 massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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