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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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