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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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