Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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