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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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