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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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