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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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