Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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