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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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