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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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