Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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