Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of 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 commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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