Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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