Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around 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 MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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