Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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