Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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