Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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