Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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