Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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