Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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