Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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