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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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