Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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