Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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