Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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