Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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