Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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