Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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