Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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